Descriptions: Oktoberfest / Bierfeste – festival of beer Weinfeste – festival of wine, usually around the time of the grape harvest Christmas – walk around the outdoor Christmas market and drink Feuerzangenbowle and Glühwein Männertag / Herrentag – Actually a Christian holiday (Christi Himmelfahrt = Ascension Day), this is regarded as “Father’s Day“ or “Men’s Day”. Many men celebrate by combining alcohol consumption with a nature activity, such as hiking and cycling. New Year’s / Silvester – ring in the New Year at midnight with fireworks and sparkling wine! Karneval in the Rhineland – drink Köln’s famous Kölsch beer and dress up like a clown! ? Oktoberfest/Bierfeste Weinfeste Christmas Männertag/Herrentag New Year's/Silvester Karneval in the Rhineland